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When the sun is blazing and the pavement's hot, loads of people in the Annapolis & Chesapeake Bay region take to the water: by sailboat, pleasure cruiser, kayak, paddle board-you name it. Both tourists and locals can be found in abundance on the water in August. For those who like to keep their feet on the ground, there is lots of fun traipsing about to be had-in the historic city of Annapolis, in the maritime villages of the Annapolis Countryside, or in the entertainment-shopping mecca in the Annapolis-Baltimore region. There's also the tasty Annapolis Rotary Club Crab Feast (August 2nd)-some say the biggest in the world-for those seeking a true taste of the Chesapeake.

Crustacean lovers feast on the Chesapeake Bay’s bounty at this all-you-can-eat and drink event that is arguably the largest crab feast in the world. Nearly 2,500 individuals are expected to finish off 345 bushels of #1 crabs (that's nearly 40,000 of the big ones!), 3,400 ears of corn, 100 gallons of crab soup, 1,800 hot dogs, 150 pounds of beef barbeque, and hundreds of gallons of beer and soft drinks. As was the case last year, the local environmental group, Annapolis Green, is working with the Rotary Club of Annapolis to compost the crabs and other food remnants and utensils. It’s anticipated that 20,000 pounds of food waste will be collected. About two months following the feast, the watermelon rinds, corn cobs, brown paper and crab shell bits will have turned into compost used to benefit area gardens. Plastic will be collected as well – moving the event ever closer to its goal of sending nothing to the landfill. Proceeds of the Crab Feast benefit local community and cultural organizations. Visit www.annapolisrotary.org for more information.

First Sunday Arts FestivalWhen: Sunday, August 4th (and every first Sunday through November 3rd) 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Where: First block of West and Calvert Streets, AnnapolisAdmission: Free

Enjoy live entertainment and the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West Street and Calvert Street next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching and an afternoon bite to eat. Free parking for the family-friendly event is available at the state parking garage on the corner of Calvert and Bladen Streets. You can find the schedule and more details HERE.

The largest even of its kind in eastern North America and the second largest Renaissance Festival in the Country is celebrating its 43rd season at Revel Grove. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself in the culture of a 16th-century English village, complete with King Henry VIII and his court. The festival includes 250+ entertainers, including jugglers, magicians, musicians, comedians, artists and more, ten stages, a 3,000 seat jousting arena, 130 craft shops, 42 food and beverage emporiums, games, attractions - all on a 25-acre site that includes 80 acres of complimentary parking. Let merriment abound! Visit www.rennfest.com for more information.

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Renaissance Festival

One of Maryland's most anticipated events of the summer, the Renaissance Festival has a little something for everyone in the family.